Head of Capital Markets
London
NH16700
About the Opportunity
An exceptional opportunity to join a rapidly growing, private equity-backed next generation AI infrastructure business at a pivotal stage of expansion. The company is developing and operating critical digital infrastructure assets that support the accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing across Europe. Crucially, sustainability and renewable energy are embedded at the core of the business’s operations and long-term growth strategy
Working directly with the CEO, CFO, Board and investors, the successful candidate will lead all capital markets activity, shaping and executing the financing strategy that underpins the company’s ambitious growth plans, development pipeline and M&A agenda.
This is a highly visible leadership role with significant influence over capital allocation, funding strategy and stakeholder engagement across a sophisticated institutional investor base.
The Role
As Head of Capital Markets, you will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s capital markets strategy across debt, private credit, structured finance and broader funding solutions.
You will originate, negotiate and execute complex financing transactions while building and managing relationships with lenders, institutional investors, sponsors, advisors and capital providers.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing the company’s capital markets strategy to support growth, acquisitions, development projects and refinancing activity.
- Leading the origination and execution of debt financings, private credit facilities, structured finance transactions and capital optimisation initiatives.
- Managing relationships with banks, credit funds, institutional investors, rating agencies and other capital providers.
- Evaluating capital structure alternatives and advising the executive team and board on financing decisions.
- Supporting acquisition financing, joint venture structures and development funding programmes.
- Overseeing financial analysis, modelling, due diligence and transaction execution processes.
- Leading negotiations with lenders, investors, advisors and counterparties.
- Preparing investment committee, board and shareholder materials relating to financing strategy and execution.
- Monitoring market developments and identifying innovative financing opportunities to support the business’s growth ambitions.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an experienced capital markets professional with a proven track record of leading complex financing transactions in infrastructure, digital infrastructure, energy, telecoms or other asset-intensive sectors.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Significant experience in a Director, Head of Capital Markets or equivalent senior financing leadership role.
- A successful track record of originating and executing large-scale debt transactions.
- Deep expertise across debt capital markets, private credit, structured finance and refinancing activity.
- Experience engaging with institutional investors, banks, credit funds and private equity sponsors.
- Strong knowledge of capital structure optimisation and funding strategies for high-growth, asset-intensive businesses.
- Demonstrated ability to influence CEOs, CFOs, boards and investment committees.
- Excellent commercial judgement, negotiation skills and stakeholder management capability.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
- Previous experience within a private equity-backed environment is highly desirable.